In this revealing episode of Business Uncut, Shaneel, CFO and Partner of New Ways Accounting, and Ana, the Practice Manager, unravel the intriguing concept of a 30-hour work week strategy they have successfully adopted. They discuss how this unprecedented initiative boosts productivity, improves employee quality of life, and results in a happier and healthier workforce. This insightful conversation shines a light on the obstacles faced in implementing this strategy, the positives that came out of it, and the long-term benefits it holds for businesses and employees alike. This episode provides ..read more

In this episode of Business Uncut, Ana, a Practice Manager at New Wave, is joined by Shaneel, New Wave's CFO, to discuss the intricacies of creating efficient bonus schemes in businesses. They discuss the evolution of such systems in their own company, moving from solely team-based or individual performance-based schemes to a hybrid model that caters to a broader range of employee motivations. Shaneel emphasises the importance of transparently presenting the bonus criteria and targets to the employees. Such an approach encourages team members to exert extra effort towards accomplishing goals b ..read more

With the ever-changing tax rules in Australia, it is hard to navigate and find the right advice on how to ensure that you are minimising the tax on your hard-earned profits! In this episode, Reuben Bergola, Managing Director of New Wave Accountants and host of Business Uncut, sits down with Gold Coast Accountants Roland and Callum to discuss the important issues around Tax Planning and Minimisation for Small Businesses in 2023.  To get in touch with Callum, Roland or a Gold Coast Tax Accountant and to book in a free initial consultation, call our office on 07 5504 1999 or visit our websit ..read more

There are four commonly used business structures in Australia: Sole trader, Partnership, Company and Trust. We recommend that all Business Owners take the time to understand the responsibilities of each structure because the structure you choose can have a big impact on the tax you're liable to pay, asset protection and costs. Perhaps you are set up as a Sole trader but now you're business has blown up, and is growing more quickly than anticipated? Maybe you're running multiple different businesses under the same entity? or maybe you haven't considered how your assets would be protected if leg ..read more

Time is a luxury that most businesses don't have... so how can business owners better manage the resources that they do have, and build better habits for success? In this episode, Reuben Bergola, Managing Director of New Wave Accountants and host of Business Uncut, sits down with Senior Client Manager, Callum Farrugia. At only 25 years of age, Callum has fast tracked his accounting career at New Wave, putting his passion for people into practice as one of our amazing Client Managers. Callum and his team advise various clients spanning across multiple industries, helping to provide clarity in t ..read more

We've all heard of those Financial Planners... the glorified sales people, the ones hungry for commission who charge huge fees and deliver poor quality results... yep, they've really made a dent in this industry. Never fear, we're here today for some REAL TALK around real financial planning. In this week's episode of Business Uncut, host Reuben Bergola is joined by Wayne Kampen, Director of New Wave Financial Planning. As a business owner or individual, do you find yourself asking… What are my profits best put towards? How can I diversify my investments (and therefore my risk)? Which inv ..read more

Insurance... but not as you know it.  In this episode, Managing Director of New Wave Accounting and Business Solutions and host, Reuben Bergola, chats to Amanda Bird of New Wave Insurance.  Amanda embodies the spirit of community which shines through not only in our office, but through her client network, her family and her community sport involvement and activities too.  With decades of experience in the insurance industry under her belt, Amanda now runs her own successful insurance business, New Wave Insurance, allowing her to combine her wealth of experience with her passion ..read more

In this episode, for the first time, we chat with one of our New Wave team members. Meet Alex -  Country boy, our tallest Accountant*, Assistant Client Manager and avid AFL player. Listen as Reuben and Alex discuss Alex's journey from country Victoria to the sunny Gold Coast.  Alex shares his advice for up-and-coming accountants, his experience with and passion for helping businesses and individuals in the Allied Health industry and his controversial opinion on RM Williams boots...    To get in contact with Alex, email alex@new-wave.com.au or visit our website new-wave.com ..read more

In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into strategic planning for small business. Founder of New Wave Group and host, Reuben Bergola, encourages listeners to plan with the end goal in mind. Too many times we have seen small business owners struggle to meet the demands of their businesses and lose sight of the future, leading them to get stuck in the daily grind, unable to escape the 9 to 5, and enjoy work-life balance as originally planned. Don't become a prisoner in your own business: listen as Reuben discusses why you should be investing in yourself, how you should be strategically pla ..read more

How should I structure my business for tax purposes? What registrations do I need for my new business, and when? Is insurance really necessary? In this episode of the podcast, Directors of New Wave Group and owners of multiple businesses, Reuben Bergola and Shaneel Pforr, speak from their own experiences as they share the do's and don'ts of setting up solid foundations of a new business.  Recommended Cloud Accounting Software: https://www.xero.com/au/  Best receipt keeping Apps that integrate with Xero: DEXT or Hubdoc Book a free 30 minute consult with one of our business advisors he ..read more